[April 2013] “President Barack Obama took the first step Monday toward providing US military assistance to Somali forces battling Islamist militants, after the easing of a UN arms embargo last month. Obama signed a determination stating that having the legal capacity to offer defense equipment to Somalia was in the national interest of the United States and could promote peace and stability in East Africa. The move allows the US Secretary of State to consider the provision of arms to Somalia but does not signal a decision to provide specific assistance.  Since 2007, the United States has provided $133 million in security sector assistance to Somalia.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/08/obama-moves-towards-sending-military-weapons-to-somalia/

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